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BONUS: How Is Jay Timmons Able To Be A Day One Starter At Nickel? Sep 04, 2026

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There have been few training camp stories more remarkable this season than the emergence of true freshman CB Jay Timmons as the clear-cut, no-doubt day-one starter at the nickel position for Ohio State this fall.
Timmons' father played in the NFL, and he was a 5-star prospect coming out of high school, but it's still very surprising to see a true freshman take hold of a starting job right out of the gate in fall camp, and never let it go. So how was he able to do that?
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from another guy who knows a thing or two about playing early as a cornerback at Ohio State; sophomore standout Devin Sanchez.

Viewer Questions: Who Will Break Out In Week One? Sep 04, 2026

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The Buckeye Weekly Bold Predictions live show kept rolling with more viewer questions, more wild predictions, and plenty of discussion about Ohio State’s season opener and the season ahead.
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr debate whether Luke Fahey could be the second quarterback into the game, which Buckeyes they’re most excited to watch, how much Legend Bay might show in his debut, and whether freshmen like Brock Boyd can make an immediate impact.
The guys also get into Ohio State’s offensive line depth, the greatest transfers in Buckeye history, how much the backup offense will actually run, whether Chris Henry Jr. and the tight ends could have big games, and how long Ryan Day might leave the starters on the field against Ball State.
Later, the conversation widens to college football as a whole, including possible dark-horse teams, top-10 teams that could disappoint, Texas, Penn State, Michigan-Oklahoma, and whether Steve Sarkisian is the SEC’s version of James Franklin.
0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:54 — Could Luke Fahey be the second quarterback into the game?
1:33 — Why Tavien St. Clair may still get the first backup reps
2:29 — Which Buckeye are we most excited to watch?
3:46 — What should fans expect from Legend Bey?
4:31 — Payton Pierce, Earl Little and Jay Timmons among the players to watch
5:10 — Could Brock Boyd outperform Mylan Graham in Week One?
5:25 — Should Ohio State use Sam Greer as an extra offensive lineman?
6:47 — Who is the greatest transfer in Ohio State history?
8:49 — Where does Julian Sayin already rank?
9:35 — Will Howard vs. Caleb Downs for No. 1
10:51 — First play of the game: pass?
11:38 — BuckeyeInsiders.com community and all-day chat
12:44 — Why Ohio State’s offensive linemen are great interviews
13:00 — Seth McLaughlin and Josh Simmons in the transfer discussion
14:00 — Could Connor Hawkins become an all-time transfer hero?
15:42 — More BuckeyeInsiders discussion
16:45 — Tony’s “inherently bold” predictions
17:15 — Jeremiah Smith catching a ball with his feet?
18:04 — Do the Buckeyes win the title without Will Howard?
19:19 — Caleb Downs’ impact on the championship run
20:32 — How do you get a one-point safety on the first pass of the game?
21:15 — One-footed catch from Jeremiah Smith?
22:10 — Is the Oregon game headed for a 3:30 kickoff?
22:18 — What Ohio State’s season pins might tell us
23:19 — Could Maryland or Northwestern be night games?
24:05 — Dark-horse teams and top-10 teams that could disappoint
26:23 — Penn State as a potential playoff sleeper
27:25 — Could Texas spiral with a brutal schedule?
29:13 — UCLA and Cal
29:56 — Is Steve Sarkisian the SEC’s James Franklin?
31:18 — Could LSU collapse?
32:36 — Early thoughts on Michigan vs. Oklahoma
34:49 — Chris Henry Jr. blocking a kick?
34:58 — Julian Sayin rushing for 20+ yards and a touchdown
35:20 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com
What’s your boldest prediction for Ohio State’s opener? And which Buckeye are you most excited to watch in Week One? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, game-week discussion and live shows, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.
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Viewer Bold Predictions: Bo Jackson, Legend Bey, Chris Henry, More Sep 04, 2026

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Ohio State’s season opener is here, and the questions are getting a lot more specific.
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break out the viewer Q&A portion of the Bold Predictions live show and tackle a wide range of topics heading into the Buckeyes’ opener against Ball State.
The guys discuss bold predictions for Bo Jackson, Chris Henry Jr., Legend Bay, Jay Timmons, and Julian Sayin, while also getting into how much of the offense Ohio State’s backups should run, how long the starters might stay in, what the offensive line rotation could look like, and whether the Buckeyes should save certain wrinkles for Texas.
There’s also discussion about Ryan Day’s confidence level, Arthur Smith’s offense, Ohio State’s depth, and just how bold a bold prediction really has to be.
0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:59 — Viewer bold predictions begin
1:04 — Julian Sayin avoiding an early interception
1:55 — Tom as the resident pickle eater?
3:06 — Bo Jackson with two 50-yard runs
4:17 — Chris Henry Jr. with 75 yards and a touchdown
5:53 — Three Ohio State quarterbacks throwing TD passes
6:23 — Legend Bey throwing a touchdown pass?
7:40 — The legendary 220/220 bold prediction
9:01 — Should Ohio State put Legend Bay trick plays on film?
9:56 — Arthur Smith vs. Will Muschamp
11:29 — Has Ryan Day looked more confident this preseason?
12:43 — Why Ohio State is sticking with Phil Daniels at right tackle
14:17 — Jay Timmons with an interception AND a strip sack?
16:15 — Julian Sayin rushing touchdown on a naked bootleg
17:24 — Who is the greatest transfer in Ohio State history?
18:20 — Will the second-team offense run the full system?
19:19 — How long will the starters play against Ball State?
20:36 — Two tight end touchdowns?
21:45 — When would Ohio State pull the starters in a blowout?
23:00 — Legend Bey scoring on a jet sweep
23:59 — Final thoughts
What’s your boldest prediction for Ohio State’s opener? Drop it in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, predictions and discussion, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.
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BONUS: “Our Standard Is Being The Best Of All Time” Sep 03, 2026

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In this bonus episode, you'll get to hear directly from Ohio State center Carson Hinzman, who will be starting for the Buckeyes for the fourth season in a row. In addition to being one of only three fifth-year players who have spent their entire careers as Buckeyes, Hinzman is also one of the most entertaining interviews on this year's team.
He discusses his expectations for this year's offensive line, what it would mean to win the Joe Moore Award, what he's seen from the team's running backs, the growth of Julian Sayin, and much more.

14 Bold Predictions for Ball State vs. Ohio State Sep 03, 2026

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Ohio State hosts Ball State on Saturday at 12:30 pm to kick off the season. Before the game gets here, however, there must first be a Bold Predictions episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast.
Hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are back once again to compete to see whose boldness will reign supreme. There are bold predicitons about Jeremiah Smith, Legend Bey, Devin McCuin, Jay Timmons, Christian Alliegro, and more.
For even more Buckeye coverage, come find us over at BuckeyeInsiders.com.

BONUS: Legend Bey Ready To Go At Kick Returner Sep 03, 2026

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We got our final chance to talk to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Wednesday evening following practice, and there were some interesting takeaways, including:

Which players will get a chance to return punts on Saturday, and who will be the kick returner?
How he thinks they can find a balance between playing true freshmen, and understanding that may mean dealing with some youthful mistakes.
Who is going to start on the defensive line
And more

BONUS: Ryan Day Weighs In On Linebackers, Defensive Tackles Sep 03, 2026

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There are a number of questions about the 2026 Ohio State defense that will at least start getting answered on Saturday when the Buckeyes kick off the season against Ball State, but earlier this week, OSU head coach Ryan Day shared his thoughts on a few of those areas.
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Day's thoughts on the linebacker room, the defensive tackles, and more.

Stock UP for FOUR Buckeyes Sep 03, 2026

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A handful of Ohio State players got some very encouraging public endorsements this week — and a few of them may be more important to the 2026 Buckeyes than we previously thought.
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss four Buckeyes whose stock appears to be rising heading into the season.
The guys start with Legend Bey, who Ryan Day confirmed as Ohio State’s top kickoff returner and someone the Buckeyes clearly believe can be a difference-maker with the ball in his hands.
They also discuss Jay Timmons, the true freshman nickelback who told Devin Sanchez during recruiting that he planned to come to Ohio State and start immediately — and then actually did it.
From there, the conversation turns to Devin McCuin, who continues to draw strong praise from Ryan Day and Sanchez, and defensive end Zion Grady, whose name came up surprisingly early when Day discussed the Buckeyes’ defensive line rotation.
There’s also a bonus discussion about Hunter Welcing and the funny moment when Ryan Day interrupted another interview just to make sure he didn’t leave the tight end out of the conversation.
0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:10 — Why we unexpectedly had to record another show
0:49 — Stock Up No. 1: Legend Bey
1:10 — Ryan Day names Bey the kickoff returner
1:44 — What Bey did to earn the role
2:50 — How many chances will he actually get against Ball State?
3:25 — Stock Up No. 2: Jay Timmons
4:12 — Timmons said he was coming to Ohio State to start
4:44 — Why his rise has been so unusual for a freshman
5:30 — Stock Up No. 3: Devin McCuin
6:11 — Ryan Day: McCuin is “as good as we’ve had”
6:55 — Why McCuin could raise the ceiling of the offense
8:15 — Could McCuin surpass Carnell Tate’s production from last year?
9:08 — Devin Sanchez calls McCuin a starter
9:17 — Stock Up No. 4: Zion Grady
10:11 — Why the order Ryan Day mentioned the defensive ends matters
11:45 — Bonus Stock Up: Hunter Welcing
12:10 — Ryan Day interrupts an interview to mention Welcing
12:32 — Why coaches sometimes hate being asked to list players
13:17 — How much of the rotation will we see Saturday?
13:46 — Looking ahead to Bold Predictions
14:39 — Closing thoughts
Which of these four Buckeyes are you most excited to see in the opener? And which one do you think could make the biggest jump this season? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, depth-chart discussion, recruiting and more, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com.
If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.

Ryan Day Promising a 'Fun Offense' Sep 02, 2026

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Ryan Day says Ohio State’s offense is going to be fun in 2026. But what exactly does that mean?
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what Day means when he talks about a fun offense — and why the Buckeyes may be positioned to deliver one.
The discussion starts with explosiveness in the running game and the expectation that Bo Jackson, Isaiah West and Legend Bey can turn ordinary gains into much bigger plays. The guys also look at how Arthur Smith plans to involve players like Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss, why the offense should be harder for defenses to predict, and how multiple plays can build off the same looks.
They also get into the offensive line, where Carson Hinzman says Smith has brought a sense of “tangible violence” to the running game, and why a more physical, efficient and explosive offense could be a lot more enjoyable for everybody involved — especially Ohio State fans.
0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:10 — Ryan Day is promising a “fun” offense
0:18 — What does a fun offense actually mean?
1:08 — Explosive plays make football more fun
2:05 — Ryan Day expects more big plays from the running backs
2:44 — Rewatchability and what makes an offense entertaining
3:27 — Arthur Smith’s plan to get everyone involved
4:37 — Why Brandon Inniss believes the plan is real
5:10 — Building plays off plays
5:53 — Why frustrating the defense is part of the fun
7:22 — “Tangible violence” on the offensive line
8:27 — If the offensive line is having fun, that’s a good sign
9:46 — Remembering explosive Ohio State offenses of the past
10:22 — Can this Buckeye offense become one of those?
11:00 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com
11:34 — Closing
What would make this Ohio State offense “fun” for you? More explosive runs? More deep shots? More Jeremiah Smith? More creativity from Arthur Smith? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, scheme discussion, recruiting and more, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com.
If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.

Who Will Be In Ohio State's 6-Man WR Rotation This Week? Sep 02, 2026

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Ohio State’s wide receiver room looks much deeper than it did a year ago, but that creates a new question: who actually makes the six-man rotation?
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the latest from Ryan Day on the Buckeyes’ receiver depth chart and discuss which players are most likely to see meaningful snaps this season.
The conversation starts with the six names Day has mentioned most prominently: Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss, Devin McCuin, Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd and Phillip Bell. The guys also discuss where Kyle Parker fits as he works his way back, whether Dez Jones can force his way into the conversation, and why Ohio State’s playable depth at receiver appears to be significantly better than it was last season.
There’s also discussion about why the transfer portal mattered so much for this room, how younger receivers can earn trust through blocking and special teams, and why Saturday’s opener should give us our first real look at how Ohio State plans to mix and match its receivers.
0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:23 — How many wide receivers will Ohio State play?
0:47 — Ryan Day says six receivers could be in the rotation
1:10 — Phillip Bell’s big opportunity
1:38 — What young receivers have to do to earn more snaps
2:47 — The six names Ryan Day mentioned
3:14 — Why Ohio State’s receiver depth is much better this year
4:18 — Comparing this year’s room to last season
4:47 — David Adolph’s role last year vs. this year
5:51 — Why the transfer portal helped fix the depth problem
6:34 — The danger of relying too heavily on young receivers
7:24 — How different is this room from last year?
8:38 — Ryan Day on Devin McCuin
9:04 — Kyle Parker working his way back
9:20 — Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd continue to impress
9:47 — Special teams could help determine the rotation
10:04 — Brandon Inniss expecting a much bigger season
10:37 — Jeremiah Smith on the new Brandon Inniss
11:22 — What Saturday’s receiver combinations could reveal
11:54 — Watching where different receivers line up
12:07 — How much will Ohio State show before Texas?
12:34 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com
13:39 — Closing
Who do you think makes Ohio State’s six-man receiver rotation? And is there anyone outside the obvious group who you think could force his way in? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, depth-chart discussion, recruiting and more, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com.
If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.

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